Mike Ragogna: Any advice for new artists? John Common: Do things that make you feel uncomfortable. Learn to sing with your real voice. Be kind to everyone around you–remember what you make them endure. And write a lot.
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Tony, what drove you to write In Stitches? Dr. Tony Youn: First time out, I decided to shoot for the stars. I set out to write the definitive book about growing up Asian-American, going through four years of medical school–all true, unadulterated, unfiltered, behind the scenes, warts and all–and becoming a doctor. I think, […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: John, you just released your new album, Beautiful Empty. What was the creative process like? John Common: I started thinking about what eventually became Beautiful Empty on a flight to Prague in late November of 2007. I ended up hotel-hopping and walking around that very old town by myself in the snow for about a month […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Hi Lindi, let’s do this thing. Why did you really tell a little lie or three when she looked at you and asked if you loved him still? Was it that he really didn’t know what was true or was it just a bunch of game playing? Lindi Ortega: It’s not really about […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: What is your advice for new artists? Lindi Ortega: My advice for a new artist is to listen to those who are more experienced than you and do not be offended by constructive criticism. I would also advise recording shows and watching them back to see where things could improve, and never stop […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Alex Miller, head of Sony Matersworks, how are you, sir? Alex Miller: Great, Mike. Good to be with you and thank you for expressing such an interest in what is actually a really great group, 2Cellos. MR: Of course. Can you tell us a little bit about the group? Alex Miller: Well, I […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: What advice do you guys have for new artists? Susan Tedeschi: I would say don’t get frustrated. Just keep working at it, you know? It’s a really tough time right now, so don’t expect to sell millions of records or have the price of gas go down anytime soon. (laughs) Try to book […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Looks like we’ve got Flogging Molly here with us today. Dave, how are you? Dave King: Doing very well, Mike. How are you? MR: Let’s dive right in and talk about your album Speed Of Darkness, specifically, the song “Revolution.” It seems to be a commentary on your thoughts about the current social and […]
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